Memory Care Nurse

3 weeks ago

Ferdinand, United States Scenic Hills at the Monastery Full time
  • The Legacy Lane Coordinator supports the day-to-day functions of the Legacy Lane with passion for providing care and education of dementia while adhering to current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long-term care facilities.
  • Coordinates, with the direction of the Executive Director, the leadership team, responsibility and accountability of general daily operations of the Legacy Lane programs of the health campus.
  • Assists with maintaining appropriate resident population as outlined in the company's memory care move in/move out criteria.
  • When possible, participates in all memory care Resident First Meetings/Service Plans and assists to guide resident family members through the campus' care continuum.
  • Maintains open communication with campus staffing coordinator to ensure consistent dementia staffing and support on the Legacy.
  • Maintains a dementia-safe environment through daily resident room and Lane rounds, management of noise and other environmental stimuli throughout the Lane.
  • Leads efforts to educate campus staff and the community in dementia-related topics and acts as a campus "Dementia Champion."
  • At least one year's dementia care experience in a healthcare, senior living industry, or long-term care environment preferred.